MLPH Accelerates the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Prostate Cancer.
ONCOTARGETS AND THERAPY(2020)
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Introduction: Prostate cancer (PC) is the second greatest cause of cancer deaths globally. PC presents a poor prognosis once it metastasizes. There is considerable proof of vital epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) functionality in PC metastasis. Previous studies revealed that melanophilin (MLPH) is associated with PC; however, its role in PC remains poorly understood. Methods: Bioinformatics analyses were performed. The cellular responses to MLPH knockdown were examined in HCC cell lines via wound healing assay, migration and invasion assay, Western blotting. Results: Analysis of the PROGgeneV2 database revealed that high MLPH expression might indicate poor overall survival. MLPH knockdown reduced PC cell migration, proliferation, and invasion. MLPH downregulation in vivo resulted in a lower growth rate and fewer metastatic nodules in lung tissues. Furthermore, MLPH knockdown recovered downregulated expression of the mesenchymal marker N-cadherin and the epithelial marker E-cadherin following a decrease in beta-catenin. Conclusion: These results indicate that progression of PC is stimulated via MLPH-dependent initiation of the EMT.
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MLPH,epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition,prostate cancer,beta-catenin
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